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Traditional legume and meatball soup
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (medium) of Padishah soup (250 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 79 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.8 g of carbs, 11.3 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 5.3 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 bottle (medium) · 250 g
198
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
22.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
11.3g
· 23% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
5.3g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 24% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 198 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 237 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 350 g | 277 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 277 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 500 g | 395 kcal |
Calculated from 79 calories per 100 g.
Padishah soup is a traditional Turkish soup built around legumes and small meatballs. Recipes vary, but commonly use chickpeas or lentils with meatballs in a broth; some versions add a yogurt-based finish.
To make Padishah soup, cook the legumes until tender, then simmer them with small meatballs in broth or water until the meatballs are cooked through. Recipes differ, so prepare dried chickpeas ahead of time if your version uses them.
The name Padishah means ruler or sovereign, but it does not by itself establish that the soup came from an Ottoman palace kitchen. The dish is known through varying home-style recipes rather than one universally documented origin.
Keep Padishah soup meatballs firm by kneading the mixture well, shaping small balls, and handling them gently. If they are very soft, chill them briefly or brown them lightly in a pan before adding them to the simmering soup.
Yes, canned chickpeas work in Padishah soup. Drain and rinse them, then add them later in the cooking process because they are already tender; this helps them keep their shape while the meatballs finish cooking.
Yes, you can make a meat-free version of Padishah soup by leaving out the meatballs and using vegetable broth. Add extra legumes or vegetables for substance, and adjust the seasoning because the meatballs normally contribute savoury flavour.
No, Padishah soup does not always include a yogurt dressing. Some recipes add one for a tangy, creamy finish, while others rely on broth; if using yogurt, temper it with warm soup before stirring it into the pot.
Serve Padishah soup with crusty bread, lemon, or a simple salad. Since the soup already combines legumes and meatballs, a fresh, lightly dressed side works well without making the meal feel too heavy.
Yes, Padishah soup can be frozen, although the legumes and meatballs may soften slightly after thawing. Freeze it in meal-size containers, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it gently until steaming hot.
Leftover Padishah soup keeps for about three to four days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, stirring so the meatballs and legumes heat evenly.
Vitamins
B12
0.55µg · 23% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B3
2.88mg · 18% DV
B6
0.3mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.3mg · 33% DV
Manganese
0.73mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
198mg · 28% DV
Sodium
613mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
455mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Padishah soup is a traditional Turkish soup made with legumes and small meatballs. Recipes vary, but chickpeas or lentils are often simmered with the meatballs in a seasoned broth. The result is hearty and gently savoury, with tender bites of meat and a pleasantly substantial, slightly thick texture from the legumes.
In Turkey it is commonly served hot as a first course or as a simple meal with bread, especially on cooler days; a squeeze of lemon is a welcome finishing touch. It brings together protein from the meat and legumes with fibre from the pulses, providing 4.5 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter bowl, keep the added oil modest and let the broth carry the flavour.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.